Cheese-Topped Guacamole

Cheese-Topped Guacamole

Quentin Bacon

Provided by: Food&Wine

30 mins total 0 mins prep Full Screen

Servings

In this play on nachos, chef Gonzalo Martinez of Casa de Sierra Nevada tops a chunky guacamole with gooey melted cheese. Chef Tip Mild queso oaxaca is the best cheese for melting.

Ingredients

• 2 Hass avocados, diced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1/4 small red onion, minced
• 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped mint
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup(s) shredded queso oaxaca or Monterey Jack
• Tortilla chips for serving

Directions

• 1. In a shallow bowl, mix the avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, mint, jalapeño and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Melt the cheese in a microwave-safe bowl, pour over the guacamole and serve with tortilla chips.

• Filed under:
• Vegetable,
• Mexican,
• Southwestern,
• Quick,
• Appetizer

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